Jesse Willis
Teacher
Shafter,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bakersfield Christian High School
Bakersfield, CA
11.2015 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained AP exam passing rate for years.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Tour Guide
Greeley History Museums
Greeley, CO
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Taught hands-on material based lessons in local elementary schools to teach children about local history.
- Helped construct replicas of historical structures and technology.
- Helped maintain historical structures and sites.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Provided information through narratives on various sites throughout Weld County, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Researched and studied on topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.
- Researched information on our structures and sites to provide accurate, detailed tours.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 06.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 01.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO 08.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
Research
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Classroom management
Student records management
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Fundraising
Completed BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) program
AP course instruction
Test Proctoring
Testing and grading
RTI familiarity
Group and individual instruction
Inquiry-based learning
Curriculum Development
ESL- English as Second Language
Standardized Testing
Student engagement
Experiential learning
Research and presentation
Public relations
Worked with AVID during student teaching
Adult ESL Education aide
Certification
TESOL/TEFL Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Bakersfield Christian High School
11.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Northern Colorado
06.2014 - 05.2018
Tour Guide
Greeley History Museums
08.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Northern Colorado
01.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mountain College
08.2010 - 05.2012